Is Huntersville or Racine Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Racine is safer than Huntersville (Safety Score 56/100 vs 56/100), with a total crime rate of 1,498 per 100,000 versus 1,507 for Huntersville — 1% lower. Huntersville has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Huntersville has a 71% lower rate.
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Racine — 5-Year Trend
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Huntersville, NC
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Huntersville | Racine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,507.2 | 1,497.8 | +9.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 143.0 | 385.6 | -242.7 |
| Murder Rate | 1.5 | 5.3 | -3.7 |
| Rape Rate | 18.3 | 78.7 | -60.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 19.8 | 61.7 | -41.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 103.4 | 237.4 | -134.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,364.2 | 1,112.2 | +252.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 252.5 | 200.7 | +51.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 953.6 | 722.7 | +230.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 158.2 | 188.9 | -30.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huntersville or Racine safer?
Racine is safer with a total crime rate of 1,498 per 100K vs 1,507 for Huntersville — a 1% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Huntersville has a violent crime rate of 143.0 per 100K while Racine has 385.6. Huntersville has lower violent crime.
About Huntersville, NC
Huntersville, a large suburban town north of Charlotte, was once a significant cotton processing center. Its population has grown rapidly in recent decades, now exceeding 60,000 residents. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 65,752, Huntersville has a total crime rate of 1,507.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Racine, WI
Racine, settled at the mouth of the Root River on Lake Michigan, boasts a rich Danish heritage and is home to the SC Johnson Headquarters, a landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Its population is around 77,000. With a safety score of 56/100 and a population coverage of 76,243, Racine has a total crime rate of 1,497.8 per 100,000 residents.